How much does it cost to rent in Lynden, WA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Lynden, WA is $1,962. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Lynden cheaper than other Washington cities?

Lynden falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #70 out of 110 cities at $1,962/mo.

When was Lynden rent data last updated?

Lynden rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Lynden, WA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Lynden, WA at $1,760 per month, which is 10% below the $1,962 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Lynden

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Pop. 16,234·70th most expensive in Washington·Lynden rents are up 5.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,962/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

-2.2%

vs US Median

Falling (Monthly)

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Lynden · $1,962

More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

45/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Lynden's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,962/mo

Expected by trend

$1,915/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Lynden's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,450

1 BR

$1,480

2 BR

$1,760

3 BR

$2,470

4 BR+

$2,960

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,760/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,962 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$23,544/yr

At $1,962/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Lynden, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,234

Median income

$103,233

Median age

35.2

Renters

33.8%

Age distribution

24.6%

25%

21%

18.2%

Under 1824.6%

18–3425%

35–5421%

55–6411.2%

65+18.2%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

78.6%

13.9%

White78.6%

Hispanic13.9%

Asian2.3%

Other4.6%

Education (25+)

25.5%

36.8%

33.1%

No HS diploma4.7%

HS diploma25.5%

Some college36.8%

Bachelor's+33.1%

Housing tenure

66.2%

33.8%

Owner66.2%

Renter33.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Lynden, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,772 → $1,962

up 10.7%

Income

$78,004 → $103,233

up 32.3%

Population

15,410 → 16,234

up 5.3%

Renter share

36.4% → 33.8%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

25.5% → 33.1%

+7.6 pts

Median age

36.4 → 35.2

-1.2 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Lynden, WA has climbed by $190 per month, settling near $1,962 after starting the period at $1,772. Median household income grew from $78,004 to $103,233 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.3% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 21.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,410 to 16,234 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 33.8% of households rent today, against 36.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.5% to 33.1%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Lynden, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Lynden on your salary?

At $1,962/mo, how Lynden rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 27.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 15.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 11.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 33.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 37.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Lynden rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Lynden. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Lynden, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lynden is $1,962/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,760/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,470/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($103,233/yr), Lynden ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lynden an affordable city for renters?

Lynden is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,962/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($103,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lynden falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lynden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,962/mo in Lynden. The local median household income is $103,233/yr, meaning the typical Lynden household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lynden?

Rent in Lynden has increased 5.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lynden rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Lynden is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #70 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,962/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lynden?

Bellingham is nearby and more affordable at $1,956/mo, which is $6 less than Lynden.

What percentage of Lynden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of Lynden households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. Lynden leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.